Gas Mileage
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My 2002 is bone stock except for the exhaust system, and I'm only getting about 16-17 with mine. I do have the 4.0L, 5spd auto, and 4.10 limited slip rear end. So I guess I'm doing pretty good. So far this tank I have traveled 245miles on 3/4 tank, that's mostly freeway driving (75mph at 2700rpm). I'm thinking of adding a airaid highflow intake, and poweraid throttle body spacer. Most people don't like the spacers, but I have one on my silverado, and it gave me 2 more mpg. Plus the truck sounds like it has a turbo on it.
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You know my set-up, 33's with no tuner..
I alaways get 15-16 MPG. I also factor in about 10 or 15 miles in for every 100 that the odo counts. It might not be perfectly accurate, but close.
But your exhaust, i bet thats not helping, ditch the flowmaster, get a borla/magnaflow, and tailpipes, not dumped. Hope that helps dude.
I alaways get 15-16 MPG. I also factor in about 10 or 15 miles in for every 100 that the odo counts. It might not be perfectly accurate, but close.
But your exhaust, i bet thats not helping, ditch the flowmaster, get a borla/magnaflow, and tailpipes, not dumped. Hope that helps dude.
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you have 3 problems... body lift = more wind resistance
big agressive tires = even more wind resistance from height + rolling resistance
What size flowmaster the wrong size will make you lose torque and gas mileage.
Driving style.
If I drive moderately I get 18-20mpg with 32's and a whole lot of tools, winch etc.
I have gotten consistantly 18.5-18.8 for 1000+ miles at a time.
Winter in OHIO is more like 17mpg though.
I also have an apten chip but it doesnt really affect milage.
I have tried it on both settings as well as off and the results were
so similar as to be unproveable... over 300-500 mile periods
big agressive tires = even more wind resistance from height + rolling resistance
What size flowmaster the wrong size will make you lose torque and gas mileage.
Driving style.
If I drive moderately I get 18-20mpg with 32's and a whole lot of tools, winch etc.
I have gotten consistantly 18.5-18.8 for 1000+ miles at a time.
Winter in OHIO is more like 17mpg though.
I also have an apten chip but it doesnt really affect milage.
I have tried it on both settings as well as off and the results were
so similar as to be unproveable... over 300-500 mile periods
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I got 32'' Tires and im getting 17.5 consistantly in town (my speedo is right). Someone had told me, now dont laugh at me its what i heard....Bigger tires in SOME CASES change your gear ratio, and in a few cases change it just enough for better mpg, i find that VERY hard to belive due to the simple fact you have more weight to move #1, and #2 i think its alot of wind resistance, and turning mass for any V6. I dont really know? I just dont think it would be
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Scored just a hair under 21 MPG last week. The new commute has me logging ~100 miles a day. Gas is way cheaper back home than it is near work (or anywhere on the way), so I chanced it and pushed it until I got home. I swear I coasted into town on fumes.. pumped > 18 gallons for the first time ever! ... Still, 21 MPG, I'll take it..
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aight i bought a truck because it kicks ***, and accept poorer mileage than a banger... but you cant hate on ppl for tryin to get better effeciency....
i track my mileage at every fill up, and get 13-14 round town, 14-16 highway....
nh bubba, have you done anything to your engine you didnt list thats helpin you, way i read it we have the same truck....or thingsto recommend.
i track my mileage at every fill up, and get 13-14 round town, 14-16 highway....
nh bubba, have you done anything to your engine you didnt list thats helpin you, way i read it we have the same truck....or thingsto recommend.
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